WS 2000 06 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
March 6, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the work session to order at
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Consent Agenda:
General Discussion:
Community Commons Discussion
Initial discussion was regarding the Community Commons area immediately adjacent to City
Hall. Council members expressed their interest in maintaining a multitude of available functions
for this site as it is used by a broad array of citizens from our community. The Council spent
time brainstorming as to the importance of the site and the different purposes that it might
serve--from recreational to cultural to environmental. That being said, the consensus of a
majority of the group appeared to what to take great steps to balance any potential library
construction on the site against the utilization of the property as a community commons and
gathering space in the heart of our downtown.
Set Budget Targets for 2001
The City Manager and Finance Director were present to identify with the Council a levy target
for staff to work toward as they prepare the fiscal year 2001 budget. As last year, the target is
simply a target to get a budget put together for publication in compliance with Truth in Taxation
requirements. The Finance Director and City Manager recommended a levy increase of no
greater than 3.5%; the Council concurred.
5:30 p.m. - Work Session Regarding Council Agenda Items